So even though we know the band was asked about it frequently, thus that people were trying to link them together, you still don't think that's a problem in any way?

People tend to take things at face value, and yes, absolutely if Muse came out in support of something along the lines of fascist, bigoted, anti-woman or anti-LBGT I would stop listening to and supporting them.
(Not that I agree with Matts political views, but they've typically been more silly than outright biased.)

Please actually read what I write. The Beck case is different because they were continually asked about it. They did what I wrote, and said they don't agree with him. What I'm talking about is what the original poster is talking about. If Muse went out of their way and made a big deal out of nothing, it wouldn't look good in my eyes.

Side note to rebump the thread but on a similar issue it seems that venues have blanket licenses similar to radios to have public performances of any songs they like. I don't know what the radio show would have but I would assume there's something similar, as I doubt they'd get away with it otherwise.

Side note to rebump the thread but on a similar issue it seems that venues have blanket licenses similar to radios to have public performances of any songs they like. I don't know what the radio show would have but I would assume there's something similar, as I doubt they'd get away with it otherwise.

They'll have something similar and will pay royalties for what they play. How it all works varies by country so not able to say for certain how it works in the USA.

"Fair use" laws will be more for educational purposes and will not apply to commercial uses, such as radio, being "non-profit" doesn't get around copyright laws either. So these radio stations will be paying.

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Originally Posted by lurkinglurker

Honestly, imo, it never looks good when a band throws a fit about their music being used by someone they don't like. Who cares? Unless they're actually calling for violence, who gives a shit if they like your music?

Also, it just means more exposure. I'm more of a conservative leaning libertarian, and if Bernie, or Hillary used something I made, I wouldn't really care. Cool, this person I disagree with on a lot of issues likes my art. We have something in common.

Not that simple in reality. Also nothing to do with who likes the music but how they are using the music.